#12 Sana Afzal (Re-Release) - Creative Business Executive / Empathy in the Creative World / The Power of Journaling

I've got a inspiring and clairvoyant  one for you with my guest Sana Afzal. BackgroundSana hails from Houston, Texas, grew up in Dubai and calls California home. Creative Business Exec at Google, and was previously a Creative Ops and Production lead at The ZOO, a Global Policy Strategist and Senior Creative PM at AdMob, Sana has been a strong advocate for the importance of creativity in the tech world and has orchestrated the integration of branding and tech throughout her career. Coaches high-level execs and mentors early career professionals.   HighlightsHow the Iphone impacted her career choiceImposter syndromeCareer started off with knowing exactly what she wanted to do, however it was a straight lineAdvice from parents: Do what you love, but make sure you can support yourselfThe immigrant mentality and how a milk commercial changed Sana's lifeTake into consideration what is in front of youOpportunities will find you, if you work hardYou have to "Show Up" everyday, sometimes it's challengingHer reaction to being asked to consider law school Getting joy outside of your 9 to 5Is that in my job description?Empathy and communication has helped in her creative world careerPivoting your perspective on FeedbackEmpathy in the creative worldLearning through observation of othersPatience / Gratitude / persistenceThe power of journalingBeing grounded, not easily doneYou want Sana's Spotify PlaylistWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!